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Sufiya Ahmed (Author)
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Publication Date: 1 Mar 2012

Life as Zeba knows it could be over for good . . .

Zeba Khan is like any other sixteen-year-old girl: enjoying herself, waiting for exam results . . . and dreaming of the day she'll meet her one true love.

Except her parents have other plans.

In Pakistan for the summer, Zeba's world is shattered. Her future is threatened by an unthinkable - and forced - duty to protect her father's honour.

But does she hold the secrets that will help her escape?

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin (1 Mar 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0141339802
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141339801
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 37,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A hard-hitting, important story (Sophia Bennett, Author Of Threads )

About the Author

Sufiya Ahmed was born in India and arrived in the UK as a baby. She lived in Bolton, Lancashire, before moving to London where she still lives. Sufiya has worked in advertising and in the House of Commons, but is now a full-time author. In 2010 Sufiya set up the BIBI Foundation, a non-profit organisation, to arrange visits to the Houses of Parliament for diverse and underprivileged school children.

For further information about Sufiya and her books, the BIBI Foundation, or to arrange an event, visit her online at www.bibipublishing.co.uk

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced, easy read which had my students hooked 16 Mar 2012
By Miss F. Amehd
Format:Paperback
"Secrets of the Henna Girl" is a YA novel, but that's not to say adults can't enjoy it. As an English teacher, I always look for new and exciting books to get students engaged. I work in a multicultural school where most, if not all, of the underachieving students are Muslims. We looked at the first chapter of this novel as the author was coming to visit and the classes were hooked. And I'm including the boys too!

It was fast-paced, not patronizing and the language was not too simplistic. I personally think some of the language was too complex for the younger students, but that didn't stop them enjoying it.

I read the book in one evening and stayed up late reading it. The use of fast-paced narrative and cliffhanger endings to chapters keeps you reading, creating a truly "unputdownable" novel! It was refreshing to see the story set in a remote part of Pakistan that many people had not heard of (the Sindh province) breaking away from the stereotype that all Mirpuris have forced marriages. It was also refreshing to see an author who distinguished religion from culture, with the religious characters as the nobel champions of human rights rather than the tyrants.

For me, the reason the novel didn't get a full five stars was because I felt that too much emphasis was placed on the attractiveness of a "western", un-Islamic lifestyle at the end of the novel. Yes, Zeba didn't go our drinking and going to parties, but I feel not enough was done to present Islam as her alternative. Having said that, I totally understand it was not a book about Islam, but about the abhorrent cultural phenomenon of forced marriage. I also did think the title was linked very tenuously to the subject matter of the novel.... Read more ›
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars you will NOT be disappointed! 26 Feb 2012
By alisha
Format:Paperback
I received my copy yesterday and my initial thought was to leave it in its retail packing as I am middle of moving homes I did not want to lose it but by mid afternoon my curiousness won and I started reading..... In the middle of cooking, cleaning and looking after my 2 children I had managed to finish the entire book by bedtime! I could not put it down!!!! Sufiya Ahmed, your book took me down memory lane, and it reminded me the knotted feeling I had when my 16th birthday arrived, realising the safety net of being under aged for marriage was no longer there and trips to Pakistan were no longer safe, which was a shame because I really loved/love Pakistan. It also reminded me of when I did go to Pakistan at the age of 20/21 and laid down my terms and conditions in front of parents! Secrets of the Henna Girl made me laugh at times and at other times very sad, at one point I was actually sobbing out loud, to which my husband responded "surely it's not that bad!" It wasn't bad at all the book is very well written and brings out emotions that only a woman, a daughter could understand. And to top it off this book made me miss my Nannyma who I saw 3 years ago. Like Zeba's Nannyma, my Nannyma is the only living grandparent! I don't want to give the plot away and definitely recommend it to all; you will NOT be disappointed, Well Done Sufiya Ahmed! Already looking forward to your next book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly thought-provoking story 2 Dec 2012
By M. Nagendra
Format:Kindle Edition
The book for me is entertaining, emotional at times (coming from a bloke) and ultimately rewarding. It's very well written; an easy read and I couldn't put the book down. The story centres around forced marriage, family honour, friendships and clash of culture. As I have no personal experience of the main issues, other than what I see on the TV regarding family 'honour' I found the book well balanced, thought-provoking and very informative. The author does not push any one view onto the reader, but rather allows us to be immersed in the world through the eyes of Zeba, and shows us the many view points of the situation and allows us to make the judgement of who is ultimately to blame. I think this story appeals to both sexes, as well as adults and adolescents, and would definitely recommend to others.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down 1 Jun 2013
By Unknown
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An interesting read full of warmth despite everything. The conflicting emotions made me think about the difficulties faced by girls put into these situations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets of the henna girl 10 Feb 2013
By jean stokes
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Interesting read I feel really sorry that this still go's on .sometimes it may work out .give them a voice .
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3.0 out of 5 stars Henna girl 24 Jan 2013
By Dawn Musharafie
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Liked the story nice easy read, but I felt like I was reading a teen book in parts. Informative content.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read 12 Jan 2013
By Amar
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Excellent story and sad on some parts, happy to read that was light at the end of the tunnel. A good read and recommend this book. I have read other with short ending but this truly is an inspirational read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets of the henna girl 28 Dec 2012
By SUKHI
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Please please read this book it's fantastic!!!! Personally I read this book in 2hrs I could not out it down!
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